Basic Wave Properties
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Science
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9th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a wave?
Back
A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another without transferring matter.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the two main types of waves?
Back
The two main types of waves are longitudinal waves and transverse waves.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define longitudinal wave.
Back
A longitudinal wave is a wave in which the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave's propagation.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define transverse wave.
Back
A transverse wave is a wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave's propagation.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a crest in a wave?
Back
A crest is the highest point of a wave.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a trough in a wave?
Back
A trough is the lowest point of a wave.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is compression in a wave?
Back
Compression is the region in a longitudinal wave where the particles are closest together.
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